The Cool Playground: How to Design Play Areas With Shade & Why it Matters

Start Date
07/29/2019
End Date
07/29/2019
Description
Never before have human beings been so sedentary, nor spent so much time indoors. One obstacle to being outdoors is sun exposure - healthy in small doses but dangerous in large ones. This course offers shade creation techniques for designers, landscape architects, urban planners and park and recreation professionals. We will explore the problem of overheated playgrounds and discuss natural and manufactured solutions.
Location
St. Louis, MO
Distance Learning
No
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Parks & Recreation
Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Hours
1.0
Learning Outcomes
• Discuss concerns about heat and UV rays on the playground.
• Identify the consequences of heat and excess UV rays.
• Describe natural ways to provide shade on the playground.
• Learn about the variety of shade structures available for recreational areas.
Instructors
Stewart Mackey
Course Codes
coolplayground
Provider
PlayPower, Inc


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